The Indian River Lagoon saw a brief respite from massive algal blooms this year. But heavy rains from Hurricane Ian led to wastewater spills and stormwater outflows in yet another setback to water quality. Even so, natural resource managers say the lagoon's restoration is still attainable.
The Indian River Lagoon saw a brief respite from massive algal blooms this year. But heavy rains from Hurricane Ian led to wastewater spills and stormwater outflows in yet another setback to water quality. Even so, natural resource managers say the lagoon's restoration is still attainable.
After a decade of intense algal blooms, the Indian River Lagoon is making fragile gains wfit.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wfit.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Contact 5 investigative reporter Dave Bohman examines whether septic systems near the Indian River Lagoon are to blame for its pollution and why some homeowners might not be so eager to make a change.